my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

[randy1981]

I had to change my clutch dog around to get me by until I could find a new one. and now when I shift into forward it is near impossible to move my shifter back into neutral??

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

Some of those shifter dogs have a groove cut into the end that must face forward. It can physically be reversed BUT will not function properly. I don't recall if your model engine is one of them or not... did you notice any grooves on one end?

 

[kfa4303]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

HI randy. Welcome to iboats. Does the armature plate found beneath the flywheel rotate out of way when the throttle is twisted into the STOP position? How about REV, can you shift in/out ok, or is it on the Fritz too? One simple thing you might check is the shift shaft linkage to see if it is connected properly. If that doesn't do it, you may have to open the gear case again to inspect the clutch dog and gears. Here are some handy links.

Maintaining Johnson E & FD Serie
1964 Evinrude 18403 18 hp Outboard Motor Parts

 

[randy1981]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

Some of those shifter dogs have a groove cut into the end that must face forward. It can physically be reversed BUT will not function properly. I don't recall if your model engine is one of them or not... did you notice any grooves on one end?

they looked the same on both sides. i beieve it could be the shifter holder bolt is losse up top. the one that holds forward nuetral and reverse in place

 

[randy1981]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

HI randy. Welcome to iboats. Does the armature plate found beneath the flywheel rotate out of way when the throttle is twisted into the STOP position? How about REV, can you shift in/out ok, or is it on the Fritz too? One simple thing you might check is the shift shaft linkage to see if it is connected properly. If that doesn't do it, you may have to open the gear case again to inspect the clutch dog and gears. Here are some handy links.

Maintaining Johnson E & FD Serie
1964 Evinrude 18403 18 hp Outboard Motor Parts

yes the plate rotates but it isnt hitting the ****er clutch before it goes into full throtlle like it did before the bolt that holds the shifter is stripped out the hole is i mean. Any ideas?

 

[AlTn]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

the pinch bolt that holds the shift handle to the shift shaft? or the bolt that goes through the handle and the slots on the shift shaft that allows some adjustment of the handle and shaft?

 

[randy1981]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

It was the shifter hole that was stripped I re threaded with a 5/8 semi threaded bolt. works great . will be re sealing rest of lower unit after or when I change water pump. Do you Know where to get a clutch dog and or forward gears. Great outboard to restore also what kind of paint do I need to repaint the lower housing and the cover.

 

[randy1981]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

Commander it moves back and forth great now and can be adjusted and thanks for your help and to all others who repliid to thread. Love these old outboards which i'll be honest am new to dealing with them.

 

[AlTn]

Re: my 1964 18 hp evinrude is hard to shift out of forward

what I'd do is this...go to marineengine.com and get the part no.s for the clutch dog and fwd gear and either order from them or go online and try to locate them < sometimes just the part no's will link you to ebay sites or other marine sites >, the only place I know of for the retoration paint is in Canada...many of the other members can help you out in the restoration area